Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)

Le Bœuf sur le toit (1919)

ballet for ensemble


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1919
    • Duration: 19 mn
    • Publisher: Eschig
    • Opus: 58
    • Dedication: Jean Cocteau
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Texte de Jean Cocteau.

Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, drum kit, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 21 February 1920
    Location:

    France, Paris, Comédie des Champs Élysées


    Performers:

    V. Golschmann, direction.